Joey Mazzarino

Joseph "Joey" Mazzarino (b. June 4, 1968) is a puppeteer and writer who started working with the Muppets in 1989. He joined the Sesame Street team in 1990, initially as a performer, but shortly after became a writer beginning with Season 23 (1991). He wrote his first sketch for the show, the Columbo parody "Colambo," as an audition piece, and soon found himself cast in the title role. He was promoted to head writer in Season 40.

Mazzarino is married to actress Kerry Butler who has appeared on Sesame Street as Ms. Camp, the letter carrier. They have a daughter named Segi, who was the inspiration for the song "I Love My Hair."

In September 2015, Mazzarino announced on his Facebook page that he had left his position on Sesame Street; Season 46 had been recorded prior to his departure. He since worked on the Jim Henson Company production, Julie's Greenroom, as a writer and director. Mazzarino also participated in the 2018 Puppets for Puppetry event honoring Caroll Spinney, performing a Muppet version of Bozo the Clown.